This is a six hour condensed seminar/workshop on building the Setar, an Iranian stringed musical instrument. Construction techniques for making this beautiful instrument will be demonstrated in a step by step process. No previous knowledge of this subject is required. The only requirement is a love for learning and an appreciation of this work as an art.

You will be provided the following book and materials prior to the seminar day:
“Setar Construction” (Ravesh-e- Sakhtan-e- Setar) by Nasser Shirazi
Other related materials such as lists of suppliers of tools and materials.

Mr. Shirazi, a professional engineer, has 25 years of hands-on experience and research in the lutherie field. He will demonstrate in a workshop setting and will answer relevant questions. At the end of the day, participants will have learned the process for building this stringed musical instrument, and gained general knowledge to pursue the actual construction of it.

Cost: $150.00 (includes the sale price of the book “Setar Construction”)
If interested, fill out the attached form and send it with $150.00 fee by February 8, 2008, check or money order to:
Nasser Shirazi
P.O. Box 4793
Walnut Creek, Calif. 94596

Please provide your e-mail, cell/home phones and mailing address with your registration request below, so we can send you the above materials prior to the seminar date for your review and preparation for the seminar.

The language of the seminar is Persian. However, if some applicants do not speak Persian, the seminar will be in English.